Elizabeth I's Character & Aims Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Elizabeth’s mother?
A
Anne Boleyn
2
Q
How old was Elizabeth when she acceded the throne?
A
25
3
Q
What were Elizabeth’s short-term aims?
A
- To consolidate her position
- To settle religious issues
- To peruse a peaceful settlement with the French
5
Q
Why was Elizabeth’s succession difficult?
A
England had suffered a series of bad harvests and food was scarce and expensive.
The country had suffered due to the flu epidemic.
The political and religious situation was delicate.
England had lost Calais.
6
Q
How long would William Cecil and Elizabeth have a political partnership?
A
40 years
7
Q
Who did Elizabeth grow up with and why is this significant?
A
Katherine Parr the Protestant.
She was married to Thomas Seymour after Henry VIII died, and he regularly tried to flirt and groom Elizabeth.
8
Q
What year did Elizabeth become queen?
A
1558
9
Q
How long was Elizabeth queen for?
A
44 years
